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Obituary For Edgar Smith, Sr.
Edgar Smith, affectionately called “Joe”, son of the late Fletcher Smith, Sr. and the late Helen Elizabeth Tribolet Smith was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
He received his childhood education from the Harrisburg City School System.
In December of 1952, during the Korean Conflict he began his service to his country by joining the United States Air Force. He was stationed at the Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware until he was honorably discharged on July 30, 1956. Edgar received the Korean War Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal.
As a civilian, Edgar was employed by the city of Harrisburg and TRW where he eventually retired after 29 years of dedicated service.
Socially Edgar was a former member of the 20th Century Sportsman’s Club and was the pitcher for the Smith A.C’s softball team.
Edgar was known for tinkering with cars and his love for fishing allowed him to spend time with his family and friends. In his later years he would assist people in his neighborhood by taking them to the grocery store and to the casino.
On Sunday, March 3, 2024, Edgar Smith at the age of 88 years, shed his earthly body and gained his eternal wings.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Kim; one sister and six brothers. He leaves to cherish precious memories of him, his children, Edgar Turner, Kevin Smith, Edgar “June” Smith, Jr, Derek Smith, Eric Smith (Tracell), Durrell Smith (Portia), Barbara Smith, Pamela Smith and Tara Napper (Gary), all of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; 33 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, 3 great, great grandchildren; his brother, Leonard Smith (Mary); his sister, Paula Lawing; a host of nieces, nephews, his personal care aide, Tara Daniels and extended family and friends all of whom will miss him, but most of all his love.
His life will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024 in the Chapel of the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton with viewing and visitation from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and burial in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
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RIP Mr.Joe Ray G. Love You Family
My Deepest Condolences to The Smith Family RIParadise
COMFORTING PRAYERS FAMILY GIVEN GODS LOVE & BLESSINGS TO CARRY ON.
COLTRAINE/STEELTON,PA
Sending my deepest condolences to the Smith family!!! May god hold each and everyone! I had some good times with Mr. Joe and family!! He was a great ex father in law!!🙏🏾❤️❤️RIP Mr. Joe!
My ex father in law was HILARIOUS!! He will definitely be missed! He was always good to me! We would sit and talk about daily numbers for hours! He was a great pop pop to my daughter!!! He will be missed!!! RIP Mr. Joe!!!
My Deepest Condolences to the Smith family gif comfort you with his Peace..
Denise(Dene)Doziar -Mosby🙏🏾
Rest in Peace Uncle Joe 🕊️ 🙏🏽
I am sending my condolences and prayers to the Smith Family.
from, Tosha Livingston
To the Smith family. Our condolences and prayers to you all. RIP Mr. Joe... The Rucker Family Harrisburg Pa.
To Pam Sissy Kevin June you are in my prayers stay strong For each other. Cindy badgett and family. Harrisburg Pennsylvania.
Rest in Heaven Joe
My condolences to the family.
Emmett Green
My prayers and love are sent To the family may God rap his arms around you all with a great sadness, Linda Smith, and family
My Prayers and Love ❤️ My Condolences to the Family Wayne E Wallace Sr.
My Condolences to the Family My Prayers and Love ❤️
Our prayers are with all of you. Rest in peace Uncle Joe. William H.Smith's , children Michael,Rae and Kenneth.
My condolences to the Smith family 🙏🏽
Sissy, Pam, Kevin, June, Derick, Eric, Durrell & Tara, my heart felt condolences to you all. I have some very fond memories of my Uncle Joe and will always cherish the memories our father's being very close and our family gathering together and cookouts! Love y'all!🙏💕
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Deepest Condolences to the Smith Family🙏🏼 Celeste E Middleton
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